Television and Dating in Contemporary China Identities, Love and Int
This book considers the changing nature of intimacy in contemporary China, providing a unique case study of romantic subjectivities in young people in the world’s fastest growing economy. Since the implementation of reform in 1978, the economic and
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Chao Yang
Television and Dating in Contemporary China Identities, Love and Intimacy
Chao Yang Renmin University of China Beijing, China
ISBN 978-981-10-3986-7 DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-3987-4
ISBN 978-981-10-3987-4 (eBook)
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I would like to dedicate this book to my families Especially my beloved parents And to all of my friends
PREFACE
This book is an empirical investigation into the changing nature of intimacy in contemporary China. It is the first book that provides a unique case study of the romantic subjectivities of young people in the fastestgrowing economy and social change. Since the implementation of reform and opening-up policies in 1978, the economic and socio-cultural environment in modern China has experienced a dramatic transformation under the influence of urbanization and globalization, which have facilitated a more individualized identity among Chinese youth. This is the first book that bridges the gap between emergent emphasis on individualization and more pervasive traditional norms and values. Alongside this, love and relationships are often seen as one of the most popular topics in both public debates and private conversations, which motivated my research interests in examining different voices in relation to young people’s strategies in approaching and sustaining relationships. Personal relationships are often seen as an important part of personal happiness for the Chinese youth. This b
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